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BK03 XWP

2003 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

191,339 mi
Last recorded191,339 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volvo S4076,229 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 XWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 191,339 miles

Emissions not tested Due to rattle coming from cambelt area (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shocks corroded

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension area heavily corroded on both sides

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 183,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroding away

front brake pipes corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking oil ??

o/s/f track rod end boot perished

o/s/r brake fluctuating

Fail 21 Sep 2017 182,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake back plates corroding away

front brake pipes corroded

n/s inner drive shaft boot leaking oil ??

o/s/f track rod end boot perished

o/s/r brake fluctuating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 173,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has been rubbing wheel arch / close on lock but not touching

o/s/r lamp one of two side lights inop

rear exhaust box one rubber mounting split / still secure

Fail 26 Aug 2016 173,581 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre has been rubbing wheel arch / close on lock but not touching

o/s/r lamp one of two side lights inop

rear exhaust box one rubber mounting split / still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2015 167,638 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 167,638 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 158,813 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 158,804 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 149,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,017 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 130,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake pads rattle in caliper

Pass 21 Sep 2011 119,048 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 119,042 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,163 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,156 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,049 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 82,049 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightlt disfigured

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 64,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Sep 2007 125,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 75,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,783 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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BK03 XWP is a 2003 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2003 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 76,229 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK03 XWP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK03 XWP is a 2003 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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